HC Deb 01 March 1990 vol 168 c308W
33. Miss Hoey

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action the Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland is taking to encourage the development of organic agriculture in Northern Ireland in response to the increasing demand for organic food.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Northern Ireland's food is usually more natural since our agriculture is based upon low input with high health standards in livestock and plants.

We are also setting up a demonstration organic farming unit which should encourage and benefit those interested in organic farming.